Motherhood

As I am thinking Mother's Day is coming up, I can't help but think how grateful I am to be the Mom of my three wonderfull kiddos. This week has been a tough one, filled with each child getting the flu from hell. I have cleaned up more vomit and diarrhea this week alone then I think all previous six years of motherhood combined. As my poor Luke lays on a blanket on the floor near me my heart aches for him. My never stop overly energetic boy has been gone since Monday. I miss the constant flow of energy, his very loud giggle, and I miss his hugs. The very triats that run be tired/frusterated are the things that I miss the most. Luke is the most loving tender child. He loves to be outside as "he goes to work" on whatever fancies him at the moment. He is the child that needs the GPS tracker on him and at the same time is the most happy sitting next to me. He is my buddy, and always knows when I need a hug or a cheer, "you the best Mommy ever!" Then there is Kaleia, the one that started this awful flu in our house this week. She is the most independent, smart, confident child I have ever seen. Oh, and I forgot competitive and boy crazy. My goodness, I have to say to her all the time "you can't date until you are 16" and "this is not a race". I think she is completely unaware of how academically advanced she is, but completely aware of which boys want to marry her and which ones don't. The very traits that drive me crazy will serve her well in life. No one is going to make her do something she doesn't want to, and nobody is going to tell her she can't do it, and nobody is going to tell her she is not beautiful or smart. I was looking at her the other day at the top of the stairs and just had to stop and think wow, she is so beautiful and she is looking so old! And then there was Shane. The most easy going lovable child. Loves everyone, and hardly complains. Goes with flow of whatever that day's schedule holds; which is differant everyday. I'm lucky he is so easy, because he has no set schedule or routine. He loves to climb things, and is a little Houdini when it comes to getting out of things like-a four point stroller harness and a highchair with a safety belt! He is very determined and will very quietly keep trying to do something until he gets it. I can baracade the stairs and he will spend 45 min. trying to get pass without a whimper. I think he enjoys the challange! I am excited to watch his personality develop more. Isn't it wonderful how different each child is-right out of the whomb. I am so grateful for my life and my husband and my kids. And although it is not always a bowl of cherries I am thankful for the times when I feel my bowl is full-even amongst vomit and diarrhea. So the blogspot format has changed and I can't find the spell check...What the heck!